Husqvarna 125BVx Owners Manual - Page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This machine pro- duces an electromagnetic field du ring operation. Under some circumstances, this field may interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. Personal safety equipment Persons who use the blower shall wear the following safety equipment: 1. Approved ear protection. 2. Approved eye protection. 3. Approved protective gloves. 4. Boots or work shoes with a non--slip sole. 5. Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments. Fuel safety WARNING: The fuel used to run the blower has the following dangerous characteristics: 1. Volatile liquid: its vapor and exhaust fumes are poisonous. 2. Direct contact can cause skin irritation. 3. It is extremely flammable. Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel used for the blower. These instructions are specified under the Fuel handling section. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine's exhaust fumes away from the operator. Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters are also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components. WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near flammable material! WARNING: Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extreme- ly hot during use and after stopping. This also applies at idling speeds. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be aware of the risk of fire! Personal safety The following instructions apply to persons operating the blower: S The operator shall have read and under- stood the contents of this manual. S Do not wear loose clothing, scarves or neckchains or let long hair hang loose, since these can be drawn into rotating parts of the blower and cause injury. S Do not operate the blower while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or when you are tired. S Do not allow minors to operate the blower. S Always have a first aid kit nearby. Safety equipment WARNING: The blower must never be used if any of the safety devices or guards are missing, damaged or not in working order. The blower is equipped with a number of safety devices and guards for the prevention of accidents. These are described in the general description of the blower. The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. These measures and the interval at which they should be carried out are specified in the Maintenance section. 115277126 Rev. 2 5/1/10 English--- 4